A NEWLY MARRIED has revealed the skincare tips she followed to look flawless on her wedding day.
She advised other brides to maintain their skin health without spending too much on expensive treatments.
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She shared her beauty routine on Reddit after a 35-year-old woman asked how to rejuvenate her appearance before marriage.
SKIN INTERVENTION
Writing under name Helpboxthe newlywed opened up about the skincare products and lifestyle changes that have worked for her.
“Honestly, I would just focus on hydration and go back to a lightly exfoliating topical (non-retinol) closer to the day,” she said.
“Brides are marketed VERY aggressively, and I have found for myself that if you already have decent skin, focusing on maintaining the barrier and hydration is much more beneficial.
“Any good professional will make your makeup look amazing, and it will look as good as your skin.
“Don’t be in the rush to pay so much for treatments you’re not familiar with.”
The Redditor listed five tips she adopted five months before her wedding.
“A daily water intake of 3L eliminates a lot of alcohol at this time,” she said.
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“Retinol, which I already took 3x/week.
“Physical exfoliation and dermaplane every 2 weeks (alternating).
“Strong focus on the moisture barrier and layers of serums that would plump my skin.
“Red light therapy mask 2 to 3 times a week at home.”
She said the visible improvement in her skin impressed everyone involved in her wedding.
Meanwhile, a friend who spent up to $5,000 on “intense” treatments struggled to achieve the same results.
“There were a lot of consistent improvements and every vendor that looked at my skin (hair, makeup, photographers) couldn’t stop telling me how cool it was,” she said.
“At the time, I had a friend who had the intense 3-month prep procedure and looked pretty much the same, if not a little drier, at her wedding because her skin was so irritated.
“She also lost $3,000 to $5,000 for things she can’t even keep up with anymore.”
Anti-aging tips and ‘superstar’ products
Dr. Anatália Moore is a general practitioner and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The US Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin’s journey.
She said the basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages – it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer and SPF.
“Moisturizers are my go-to, even when it comes to products that contain active ingredients,” she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right type of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them literally stabilizes the skin.
“This alone can quickly soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as these are often worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It can then heal more quickly, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, fewer flare-ups of dermatitis and rosacea, and milder, shorter-lasting breakouts.”
Dr. Moore’s Basic Skin Care Products:
- Obagi Hydrate and Hydrate Lux Moisturizer, $78
- Adequate sleep
- Balanced diet
- Reducing stress
BEAUTY RITUALS
Many people upvoted the post and agreed with the Redditor that brides are the target of expensive beauty treatments.
Commenters urged brides not to try new skincare before the wedding.
“’My skin is in good condition’ = DON’T START NEW THINGS NOW!!!” one person wrote.
“Seriously. The risk of things going wrong so far outweighs any minor benefits.”
“IMO [in my opinion]3 months is an absolute blackout period – no new products, no new regimen and absolutely no new treatments involving any chemicals.”
“Be very careful with everything you do, 3 months may not be enough time for your skin to heal in time for the wedding,” said another.
“This also applies to the introduction of new products at this stage.”
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